Israel says troops launch ‘limited ground operations’ against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army announced Monday that its troops have begun limited and targeted ground operations against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, Anadolu reports. Forces from the 91st Division launched the operations to “strengthen” the forward defense zone along Israel’s northern border, the army said through US social media company X. The military said the activity is part of “broader defensive efforts” aimed at establishing and reinforcing a forward defensive posture. READ: Israel to mobilise 450,000 reservists as ground operation in Lebanon considered Those operations include dismantling the Lebanese group Hezbollah’s infrastructure and eliminating its members operating in the area, to remove threats and add another layer of security for residents of northern Israel, the army added. Before troops entered the area, […]